NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs. Celtics

April 30, 2013 9:00 AM

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots against Boston Celtics forwards Paul Pierce (34) and Brandon Bass (30) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots against Boston Celtics forwards Paul Pierce (34) and Brandon Bass (30) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in ... more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, left, makes a move against the defense of Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, left, makes a move against the defense of Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, ... more

Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett, right, has words with New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett, right, has words with New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP ... more

Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett, second from left, pulls down an offensive rebound against New York Knicks forward Quentin Richardson (55), forward Kenyon Martin (3) and forward Steve Novak (16) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett, second from left, pulls down an offensive rebound against New York Knicks forward Quentin Richardson (55), forward Kenyon Martin (3) and forward Steve Novak (16) during the ... more

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives between New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton (2) and center Tyson Chandler (6) on his way to scoring a basket during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives between New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton (2) and center Tyson Chandler (6) on his way to scoring a basket during the first half in Game 4 of a ... more

New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jason Terry #4 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the New York Knicks in overtime during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jason Terry #4 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the New York Knicks in overtime during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates and gestures after a defensive stop against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates and gestures after a defensive stop against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 26, ... more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) dunks between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) and forward Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) dunks between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) and forward Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, ... more

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots over Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce during the third quarter of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, April 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) less

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots over Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce during the third quarter of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, April 26, 2013. (AP ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks takes a shot over Jeff Green #8 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks takes a shot over Jeff Green #8 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks goes up for a layup against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks goes up for a layup against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 26, ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Carlos Arredondo, the cowboy hat hero from the Boston Marathon bombings, shakes hands with a young fan prior to Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Carlos Arredondo, the cowboy hat hero from the Boston Marathon bombings, shakes hands with a young fan prior to Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs ... more

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks sits on the bench in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks sits on the bench in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks shoots against the Boston Celtics during Game two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks shoots against the Boston Celtics during Game two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on ... more

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New York's J.R. Smith, who won the Sixth Man of the Year award Monday, celebrates Tuesday's Game 2 win.

New York's J.R. Smith, who won the Sixth Man of the Year award Monday, celebrates Tuesday's Game 2 win.

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New York's J.R. Smith, who won the Sixth Man of the Year award... Photo-4518833.60804 - Connecticut Post

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, left, listens as Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce speaks about the Boston Marathon bombings in front of color guards from New York and Boston before Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, left, listens as Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce speaks about the Boston Marathon bombings in front of color guards from New York and Boston before Game 1 in the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks and Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics address the fans before Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks and Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics address the fans before Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on ... more

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) fends off Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (8) and forward Paul Pierce, right, during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) fends off Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (8) and forward Paul Pierce, right, during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at ... more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and guard Jason Kidd, right, react in the final moments of the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. The Knicks won 85-78. less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and guard Jason Kidd, right, react in the final moments of the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics ... more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) fends off Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (8) and Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) fends off Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (8) and Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball ... more

Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) grabs the ball in front of New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin (3) during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) grabs the ball in front of New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin (3) during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square ... more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) goes up for a shot over Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 20, 2013. (Barton Silverman/The New York Times) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) goes up for a shot over Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 20, ... more

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) goes up for a layup as Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) defends during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) goes up for a layup as Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) defends during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison ... more

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith, right, drives past Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith, right, drives past Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Kenyon Martin #3 of the New York Knicks grabs the ball before Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 85-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Kenyon Martin #3 of the New York Knicks grabs the ball before Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on ... more

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) fends off Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (8) and Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) fends off Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (8) and Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball ... more

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks celebrates during a time out in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 85-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks celebrates during a time out in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 ... more

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New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) goes up for a a dunk over Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 20, 2013. less

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) goes up for a a dunk over Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 20, ... more

Photo: BARTON SILVERMAN, New York Times

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) goes up for a a dunk over... Photo-4503328.60804 - Connecticut Post

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New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin (3) grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics guard Courtney Lee (11) and forward Jeff Green during the second half of Game 1 of in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. The Knicks win 85-78. less

New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin (3) grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics guard Courtney Lee (11) and forward Jeff Green during the second half of Game 1 of in the first round of the NBA basketball ... more